This Activity covers: Science, Math, Engineering, Arts/Crafts Raw Eggs Recycled materials Connectors (tape, glue, string, stapler, etc) Learn about the structure of the eggshell > https://www.pitara.com/science-for-kids/5ws-and-h/what-makes-the-egg-shell-so-strong/ Build Egg Protector: Talk about how "...spread out the force over time and redirect the impact of the force so that the egg itself does not directly hit the ground." Here's the resource to help you teach: https://sciencing.com/how-...
Jul 07, 2023•15 min
This activity covers the Subjects of: History, Language Arts, Arts/ Crafts, Researching, Culture & of Course Family Materials: Paper & Something to Write with (Pens, Color Pencils, Markers) Type it our & Print it Pictures of your family or have kids draw them Device to Zoom (book times with family for story time. BONUS: Record it!) Listen to Homeschool Our Way Podcast with Elan Page where I'm interviewed about Five ways to Organically Incorporate History and Culture into your Family'...
Jul 03, 2023•17 min
200th Episode & 2 Year Anniversary!!!! That means I want to Double the Gifts! Here's how YOU can get one of the 2 Gifts! (Amazon Gift card!) Leave a Raving Review on Apple Podcast Take a Screenshot of your Review & Share it to your IG Stories Tag me @Kawai_Ahquin on the Stories Rules: One Review + Story Share = 1 Entry One Entry per Person Must Leave Review & Story Share between 6.30.23 - 7.7.23 Winner will be chosen on 7.9.23 and contacted via IG -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https...
Jun 30, 2023•19 min
Are you trying to figure out what to do with your kids during the summer break? You want to fill it with learning, but not make it boring? Or you're becoming overwhelmed with catering to each individual kids needs? In this episode you'll learn why it's important to continue your kid's learning through the summer. How you can focus on each child's learning needs in just 15 minutes a day! And YES, you can still have a summer full of adventures! -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram....
Jun 26, 2023•16 min
Are you starting to share your homeschool ways or your business ventures with others? You're excited and you share with your friends, your family and even on social media! Then one day you open up the comments section or your DMs and someone leaves a negative response. This is an episode to help encourage you through the haters, trolls and negativity that may unfortunately enter your space. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschooli...
Jun 23, 2023•17 min
Are you worried that your kid will be asking to watch TV or their tablet while you homeschool? Are you trying to figure out HOW to successfully fit screen time into your homeschool? Here's how you can do it! In this episode you'll learn that Managing screen time starts OUTSIDE of homeschool How to Strategically use Screen Time in your Homeschool for Success How to balance Screen Time & Homeschooling to Benefit you and your kids. Here's the Links to Previous Episodes on How we Set Boundaries ...
Jun 19, 2023•21 min
Definitely listen to this episode if you want to save you money AND get great homeschool books that you'll actually use! Here's the tips (you can over buy if you don't do this): Make a list- Kid name, Subject, Grade-level, Learning Style Check book for missing pages, written pages (i'll still buy if not too much) Ask yourself: How will it fit into your life, homeschool, daily schedule? -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingent...
Jun 16, 2023•13 min
If you're noticing that your finances are always in catch up mode, it may be your mom guilt and it probably is around big event like birthdays, holidays and celebrations. In this episode you'll learn how you can still create Great memories, while not breaking the bank. Here's another episode that can help you too! EP 150: Power Tip: How to Celebrate Birthdays for Big Families without Breaking the Bank! Literally the Gift that keeps the Kids ( & You) Having Fun! -Kawai Let's be Friends! ->...
Jun 12, 2023•19 min
Instead of creating Stress, Worry, Self-Doubt, Anxiety around Testing... BUILD a Solid Test Taking Foundation by Creating a Testing Environment that's Relaxed, Build Confidence and doesn't have unwanted Expectations. Resources: HSLDA: https://hslda.org/ Washington Homeschool Info: https://washhomeschool.org/ -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com...
Jun 09, 2023•19 min
Yes, I send one of my kids to preschool even though I Homeschool the rest. WHY? Ultimately it's because we realized it was the BEST thing for her. But in this episode, I'll go through the reasons why we do it & the benefits we seen from sending our kids to preschool. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com...
Jun 05, 2023•20 min
Do you walk into your kid's room after they said they cleaned it and can barely take a step without stepping on 5 things?! A few years ago it was like that for us, until we implemented a simple system to keep the clutter away. And when the clutter starts to creep back, this system is designed for you to catch it and take care of it before it becomes overwhelming. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com...
Jun 02, 2023•27 min
In Part 2 of this Series, we'll go over over: How did you get comfortable with sharing your story How you can get started with sharing & work through that messy phase PS: I'd love for you to Share your Story with me on IG! https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin -Kawai Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com...
May 26, 2023•23 min
Today we'll talk about: How I started sharing my story Why it's important to share your story Difficult times I shared my story & how I overcame it Stay tuned for Part 2 on Friday: How did you get comfortable with sharing your story Advice for others- struggling -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com...
May 22, 2023•24 min
After being with my hubby longer than living without him... I've learned that there are many lessons and Power Tips we've learned together that can help you with your relationship, Homeschool, Business and Mom Life... My hope is that one of these can help ignite or re-ignite that spark in your relationship -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com...
May 19, 2023•15 min
If you think that you don't have time to Homeschool, your day is too full already or you think that Homeschooling is going to take 6-7 hours during the day... then this episode will help you see that Homeschooling will be less than half that time! -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com...
May 15, 2023•23 min
Do you feel a calling to homeschool your child because you know it would benefit their learning, their character or their wellbeing? But you have a job, a business or just a hectic schedule and you can't figure out where Homeschool will fit into you life.... this episode is for you. We started homeschooling when I worker 2-3/ 12 hour night shifts per week, while teaching online financial classes and my husband worked Monday through Friday day shift. Listen in to find out where homeschool can fit...
May 12, 2023•20 min
Ok, let's be real! Our "Normal" homeschool day has changed over the years. > It started with having a strict schedule and Curriculum for each subject. >Then evolved into simplifying our Curriculum to Books for the main subjects and learning how to leverage other courses & classes to help me teach. > Now I learned to integrate homeschool into our lifestyle. So here's my tips to help you envision if homeschooling will fit into your life. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.inst...
May 08, 2023•20 min
My 39th birthday is coming up & as I reflect upon my 20s & 30s, I had a moment where I felt ashamed of doing so much in my life, having so many interests, wanting to try a "new thing". I've been told, "Why can't you just stick to something for 30 years?"... OR "You're doing something NEW again?" I had my own moment of self-doubt and shaming myself. Until I flipped the script to: "I love how I'm able to experience SO much in my life" In this episode, my hope is to inspire you to do the sa...
May 05, 2023•17 min
Hawaiian History was what I was raised in, with a Sprinkle of US History in High school Now as a Homeschooler,- especially moving to the Mainland, I realized that what's more important at this point (elementary) is learning about THEIR Culture, Ethnicity and the History of their Ancestors. Here's How you Can Start with your own Kids. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com...
May 02, 2023•21 min
In this episode you'll learn: The Best Age you should start taking your kids to Travel with you How you can start to integrate traveling into your Busy Life Types of Activities you can do NOW with your Kids Baby Steps to Traveling with your family Practical Tips when Traveling Near & Far with your Family Get Your FREE Gift from Anna! 7 Secrets to More Rejuvenating Travel https://seekwildtravel.com/7secrets Connect with Anna on IG: SeekWildTravel https://instagram.com/seekwildtravel?igshid=Ym...
Apr 28, 2023•53 min
When you teach your kids how to give their money purpose, you'll not only teach them how to make goals, but how to specific with their goals, how to understand the bigger "why" behind it and so much more! aloha, Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com...
Apr 24, 2023•16 min
It's NOT only about Results or the End Goal. Teach your kids that Making and Accomplishing Goals is includes All these skills, benefits and more (probably a few that you never thought of)! aloha, Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com...
Apr 21, 2023•15 min
Let's start with what NOT to teach your kids about Goal making and why you've probably never thought about these before. aloha, Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com
Apr 17, 2023•21 min
"Having it all together" is an unrealistic side-effect of going for our goals or pursing our purpose. Because we think that we have to show this in order for other people to think that they can Homeschool their kids, Build a Business or Be a great Mom. But that's a lie that I used to live to. Instead, there's more important things to focus on and better ways to be a Servant Leader in your home, life, homeschool and business. aloha, Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ah...
Apr 14, 2023•18 min
It could be Gameschool Day, Adventure School, Discovery School, Fieldtrip Day. or a Mix of it ALL! It's up to you! -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com
Apr 10, 2023•10 min
Have you taught your older kids to read by 4 or 5 years of age? Or is this your first homeschooling kid and they're not "up to par" in their reading? So you're feeling like something is wrong?! Is it them? Is it you? Are you Failing them? NO YOU'RE NOT! In this episode I'll give you tips on how to help your pre-reader (& YOU) get through this. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com...
Apr 07, 2023•20 min
Many times the Self-Doubt, Negative talk from ourselves and others and Bad Experiences have turned us into our WORST Critics. This in turn can create a Low Self-Esteem Business. In this episode I'll talk about how you can decipher if you're creating a "Low Self-Esteem" Business, What it'll do to your Business if you continue it & How to Change it. -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com...
Apr 03, 2023•22 min
Society wants you to believe that you need to raise your kids to fit into society blame homeschooling for making your kids weird they're not "socialized" properly traditional school somehow triumphs in making your kids more acceptable in society But the Reality is... traditional school removes your kids uniqueness because they promote being more like their peers homeschooling promotes individuality allows space for your kids to express their ideas and personalities without judgment reinforce tha...
Mar 31, 2023•15 min
I didn't start homeschooling because I was afraid of tragic events like this, but it does allow me to sit in a moment of appreciation for our homeschool. I'm going to talk about all the advantages of Homeschooling in regards to school shooting (and I'm not only talking about being able to have my kids at home). If you ever wanted to start homeschooling, you can too. Check out my Homeschooling Basics Bootcamp → http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com/hbb.html -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> ht...
Mar 27, 2023•15 min
Here's questions to help you Debunk this Myth! What's on their chore list? Is there a variety between cleaning, health, fitness, life skills & habits? What's the reason behind it & intention? Can they share the load? Are you giving them privileges without any responsibilities? Are you giving them a big motivator? -Kawai Let's be Friends! -> https://www.instagram.com/kawai_ahquin Website -> http://www.homeschoolingentrepreneurmom.com...
Mar 24, 2023•25 min
